#dnd-newcomers

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fading wing
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anybody got tips or smt

wheat crystal
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Per session? About 3-6 hours in my experience. Campaigns are usually once a week and can last anywhere from a few months to years. However, there are shorter form games like "one-shots" which are typically 1 session only

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Also I replied to another user above with a lot of useful resources if you wanted some help getting started

fading wing
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i am nearing the holidays from where i live but i still have school to do and that

wheat crystal
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I would definitely recommend searching for one-shots then, especially if you don't think you can commit to a longer-form campaign

fading wing
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hey the find a game is a little confusing

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is there a place i can just slide in and join a someones session before they have started

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@wheat crystal

wheat crystal
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I've heard that before haha. The channel is part directory, part instruction sheet for making your own post with the commands at the bottom.

In terms of joining a game, you'd usually have to apply to a group/DM's game which may take some time (there are significantly more players than DMs out there). If you wanted you can go straight to #looking-for-players and start browsing/commenting on people's posts.

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Also don't be afraid to ask if they accept newbies, most groups do even if they don't explicitly say it, so it's always good to ask

ruby gale
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Well I am completely new to the likes of DnD in general (Haven't played baldur's gate 3 either)

But I have heard of it before and I am really interested in playing it

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harsh fjord
vale moth
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i need someone to actually play with online.. do u know anyone

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
raw idol
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I'm brand new woooo

tardy creek
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HI everyone! I'm brand new to Dnd but increasingly more and more interested. I would love to meet other newcomers and maybe get to joining a group to play my first adventure!

wild onyx
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Folk are about, but they tend to respond to questions and directly phrased prompts. What's on your mind?

fossil sequoia
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Yo guys I'm pretty new to dnd but I'm playing a plasmoid warlock hexblade and it seems very confusing and idk how to organise my character sheet or anything can anyone help pls

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sinful fractal
sinful fractal
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I am fairly familiar with DnD conceptually, but am struggling to find a group willing to start from the beginning with me and a DM with patience. any of those around? I envisioned one or two Game sessions per month, so not a huge commitment, but for escape and fun.

tepid light
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Hi I've been wanting to get into DND but I just don't know enough about that so I came here to try and learn

harsh fjord
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true musk
# sinful fractal I am fairly familiar with DnD conceptually, but am struggling to find a group wi...

I would recommend starting with Adventures League.

Adventurers League

  • You can learn all about it here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
  • It provides a low barrier for entry. Players just commit to a single session at a time. Usually 2-4 hours.
  • The adventures for level 1 characters are often designed to teach you basics of play.
  • As you play, you'll discover what types of players and dungeon master you gravitate towards.
  • You'll have a higher chance of forming a long lasting group by reaching out to people you have establish history with through these independent play sessions.
  • Its drop-in play style provide players with the flexibility to fit different schedules and availability.
paper grove
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Ive never played dnd once but would love to learn

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glossy notch
glass summit
glossy notch
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I went through a few but they all are currently filled. Fair enough, reading through them seemed pretty advanced.

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I'll keep an eye out, thanks 🙂

glass summit
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Yeah finding a game usually takes a while. If you like, you can spread your net out and apply for tables in a few different places at once to speed up the process

glossy notch
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Will keep that in mind, thank you!

barren sandal
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Hello 👋

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vernal swan
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Hey, I’ve never played DnD once but I’ve seen videos and stuff and I really really like it, but I don’t have a group or a party, what should I do?? 😔

echo kelp
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First read through the free basic rules, then try your hand at making a character (just to learn how it's done), then find a group to play with (can take some time to find the right group so do be patient).

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But if you're ready to find a group, read #find-a-game carefully

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What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
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vernal swan
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Appreciate it A lot ❤️❤️

vestal heron
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Hello there

I'm new to DnD and i am starting a campaign with some of my buddies, however i'm having a hell of a time creating a story. It's all gonna be online somehow. Anybody like using foundryvtt for their campaigns? Any pointers to make it a little more, i dunno, organized in terms of creating a story?

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vestal heron
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I made a character for myself based on my BG3 character and i have an idea how that is done, and how gameplay is done. my bro loves this stuff so he has been helpful with all of thatr

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yeah lol it's just me and my buddies

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Originally i thought about having it take place in Elder Scrolls but i dunno, i like a lot of the DnD kits online

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i am willing to go down a very deep rabbit hole to the underdark for this

shut hemlock
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i would highly recommend running a pre-written adventure, preferably one with great reviews, as your first adventure you run. writing your own story on top of learning the game is too much to reasonably put on yourself without risking burnout.

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are there any specific settings or themes you feel strongly inspired by?

vestal heron
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What do you mean? I'm absolute shit at story telling, by the way LOL

echo kelp
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
echo kelp
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?dmtips

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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly:

Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

echo kelp
vestal heron
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hell yeah thanks for this

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vestal heron
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Cool cool. So I'm heavily inspired by the Elder Scrolls. Started with Skyrim in 2011. That's when I had an interest in DnD, but never had the chance to play due to lack of friends, lack of club, and being deaf (so audio chat sucks)

So I was originally gonna do something similar to Skyrim, where you have to save the world from the dragons from taking over

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But I want to follow the 5e format and include those spells and features in the story as well

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DMing allows me to be in control of narration, which i dont need to rely on hearing as much if that makes sense

shut hemlock
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if you’re drawn to the more nordic aspects of skyrim, with frozen terrain and norse inspiration, i would recommend Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

if you like dragons, i would recommend Tyranny of Dragons.

both of these are popular official campaigns that you can purchase digitally or physically.

vestal heron
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Sweet, I appreciate this! I actually was looking at Tyranny of Dragons earlier.

shut hemlock
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ToD is great, and a great value for how much you get for its bundle price.

vestal heron
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Do you have a preference of software to use, like FoundryVTT? I've been looking at that lately, but i know Roll20 and DNDBeyond are options

shut hemlock
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Personally i use roll20.

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but your players might have their own preferences.

echo kelp
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I'm going to gently nudge any future DM-discussion chatter to #dm-discussion as this channel is for new to D&D folks to learn the core game rules and mechanics.

vestal heron
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lol sorry, i'll move over there

broken walrus
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When was someone going to tell me that guiding bolt is possibly the most broken spell of all time? 4d6 at level one and 8d6 at level one with a crit with a maximum possible dice count of 26d6????

glass summit
broken walrus
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It has + 4 to hit and advantage if you have already hit that enemy once

shut hemlock
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😏

broken walrus
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True

shut hemlock
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it’s also radiant damage, arguably the second best damage in the game

glass summit
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When considering the average damage of an effect that rides on an attack roll, its best to multiply the average roll by 0.65, to account for a 65/45 chance of hitting/missing

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If you can get advantage, thats more like 80/20 though

broken walrus
glass summit
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You need to choose two different targets for a twinned-cast spell unfortunately

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broken walrus
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Oh I only play cleric so I didn’t know that

shut hemlock
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try sorcerer it’s so good

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you don’t know true joy until you experience the dopamine excellence that is quickened mind sliver

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quickened mind sliver + heightened hold monster 🤌

main oracle
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hai again, i didnt know where to ask this question so ill start here and maybe get some help...or be directed where to go...here's my question, "at what level and what spell can a cleric cure a disease like cancer?" my character is currently lvl 4 (1 in divine soul scorcerer and 3 peace domain cleric)

solar lion
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I'm actually looking to try out a multi-classed dragonborn cleric/sorcerer

main oracle
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i went divine soul to get silvery barbs and the bane spell to help my party n.n

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my cleric got me bless too...so it helps to have options(im learning all this stuff first hand!)

solar lion
main oracle
main oracle
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solar lion
# main oracle noice!!! i play another game that allows you to deal damage to enemies and then ...

The crossbow bolts, I created them on DND beyond, do a small amount of damage on impact, but also release healing spells like 'Mending' cause they've been enchanted; I also decided to give them a slight nerf, e.g if you miss your ally and hit a wall you have to roll 1d6 on a 5-6 the bolt shatters, 3-4 the shaft breaks but leaves some parts behind, 1-2 the bolt drops to the ground intact.

shut hemlock
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Heal
6 evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Target: A creature that you can see within range
Components: V S
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Cleric, Druid
Choose a creature that you can see within range. A surge of positive energy washes through the creature, causing it to regain 70 hit points. This spell also ends blindness, deafness, and any diseases affecting the target. This spell has no effect on constructs or undead.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the amount of Healing increases by 10 for each slot level above 6th.

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royal anvil
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Can anyone explain how to play DnD?

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spiral kite
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Hi guys! I'm looking to practice my D&D skills, especially since I've never played before... pls help 🥲

main oracle
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totally feel yall, as a new bean to dnd myself its a learning curve n.n but fun n.n

echo kelp
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Start with giving #learn-to-play a read and check out the free basic rules.
Then try your hand at making a character following the free basic rules.
Maybe watch some Twitch/YouTube streams of folks playing D&D (recognizing that they are mainly for entertainment than teaching)
Then go find a group to play D&D with (see #find-a-game)

sinful fractal
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I am new to DnD and don't have / know anyone who is patient enough while a newb learns the ropes. I also don't have a lot of time to commit monthly, so it's whenever I can make the time - AL was recommended.

sinful fractal
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So, as a new player I am interested in the original gameplay, character creation and growth and all else that comes with it, but I don't have a lot of time to dedicate to a weekly adventure - once a month is more palatable at this time in my schedule.

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I have created a character, but have to learn the mechanics of playing

glass summit
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In my experience fortnightly games are more common than weekly games, I'm sure you'll find a table out there that is able to fit to a less frequent schedule

sinful fractal
main fulcrum
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Most AL games are actually just one-shots in my experience

glass summit
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I dont believe they were asking about AL?

sinful fractal
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well, maybe one shot, but it would help me get the mechanics down, right?

main fulcrum
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I was replying to this

glass summit
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appologies

main fulcrum
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And if they're talking about the special D&D 2024 adventure Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn, that adventure isn't even remotely AL legal. But was a promotional event for the new book that probably would have been good for new players

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So it is worth keeping an eye out for things like that.

sinful fractal
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Got it, thank you.

main fulcrum
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Just be aware that something being a WotC event doesn't necessarily make it AL legal, which can matter if you are interested in doing organized play games more regularly

glass summit
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100%, AL is a great way to get started ime. Its how I began and eventually got to know a few of the players at my local AL well enough to start a proper home campaign with them

main fulcrum
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I play by AL rules regardless, but one of my groups is essentially just a home game with that framework

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We've been playing together for like 5 years at this point

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So AL store games can definitely be a good way to play with a bunch of different people and see who you click with, whether you stick with those rules or not. Since they do tend toward one-shots.

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To be honest, it's a bit of a pet peeve that Wizards sponsored new player events often aren't AL legal

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Regardless, checking local games stores to see if they do have events or a regular night can be a good way to start
That's what I did way back when. Just showed up for Wednesday AL night and said help

sinful fractal
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Thanks.

main fulcrum
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I still have the character they handed me. They're level 20 now 😁
It may not be true for every store, but if they've got a set community they may have pregens and/or people willing to help you build characters/explain the rules as well

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You can try the Wizard's store locator, but it's honestly pretty out of date/incomplete. So I'd recommend just checking websites and calling around. You can also see if there's any kind of regional RPG meetup that can point you in the right direction, if you're looking for in person games

lusty hawk
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Hi! Im Baldino. I am new to D&D. I did a one off awhile ago and had tons of fun with it but the group I played with only wanted to try it and never wanted to do it again. I made a warforged barbarian and after the one off made an aarakocra cleric in hopes of doing a campaign. Since playing that one off i've had the itch to play with others and learn. I was wondering if anyone could help me and guide me on what i need to do.

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What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
[Find out more](#al-rules-compendium message)

Are you interested in the Adventurers League?
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true musk
stuck helm
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hello I am new to D&D and would like to find someone willing to help me and my 2 friends get started, we have always been interested in starting a dnd world but never got anyone to help us learn the ropes. If anyone is willing to help us learn DM ME

gleaming scaffold
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I'm new-ish to DnD and want to build a character, but I have no clue what are standard e5 rules and what is some other edition/expansion/release (idk what they're called). I want to make a winged tiefling - are they allowed in e5?

solemn light
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Winged tieflings are yep. They're from Sword Coast Adventuring Guide and are a 'variant' meaning their stats replace normal 2014 Tiefling stats. You may need DM permission to play one.

gleaming scaffold
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Thank you!!

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So if I was to play Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, winged tieflings would be acceptable? Just confirming because I don't know if the different handbooks have different rules or if the alter the rules of every game

topaz garnet
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it'd still be under DM discretion. To my knowledge, there aren't any modules that necessarily ban anything

gusty stream
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Do characters with Dark vision with a torch, see the dim light past the 20ft radius of a torch still see it as dim light and not bright light?

echo kelp
gusty stream
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thx

digital jungle
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I have a question / frustration. Why are all the cool campaings america based. I'm from europe and I struggle so much finding a group 😥

signal fog
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Hello everyone

arctic shard
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Hello

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covert apex
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Halloow

narrow sedge
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Hi I am new but I already made characters I just need to find a game

vivid gate
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same

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wild onyx
vivid gate
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yea but i cant find one to join

wild onyx
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Revise your requirements. Look at compatible times rather than timezones. Look further ahead for a game next week or next month. Consider joining a community server.

harsh fjord
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And search widely. There are lots of options out there.

shadow jasper
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Should I get and read the new dm guide? JW because I’ve been recommended it and wanted to start dm’ng for siblings or some family

fallen surge
timber dock
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Hello, new newcomer here :3
Are there any there any checkboxes I should fill out before entering a group?owo

normal spade
timber dock
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Well is there a to do list?owo

fallen surge
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shy abyss
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Hello all! Is there a pre-written adventure/campaign that starts at level 5? The group I DM for is finishing LMoP and they want to continue with their characters. I'm a terrible writer, so I need a book to work from.

smoky adder
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Dungeon of the Mad Mage starts at 5, I think.

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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space does, too.

shy abyss
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Awesome, thank you!

shadow jasper
smoky adder
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Any of the anthology books like Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel or Keys From The Golden Vault could just pick up at level 5.

fallen surge
smoky adder
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If you wanted to stick to the same region, there's also Dragon of Icespire Peak's digital-only followups, starting with Storm Lord's Wrath.

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But that starts at level 7.

shy abyss
shy abyss
fallen surge
smoky adder
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There were some mild changes in the earlier chapters to help set up what now follows, but you'd be safe to jump right in regardless.

fallen surge
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I've never played LMoP or the full version, so IDK much about it, but if your players enjoyed the adventure so far, its just more of that. If you think they're looking for a change of pace though, it also can't hurt to change things up

shy abyss
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fallen surge
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Great! Glad there was such an easy solution for you dndLol

shy abyss
cerulean salmon
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Chandelier and below goes all the way to 12? Damn

red ibex
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How do I get the "New player" tag off of my name 😅

smoky adder
red ibex
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Ah ha! Thanks 🙂

keen isle
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Hey was wondering if anyone had advice or wanted to chat about starting a first game like dming for the first time have a couple ideas and wanted some advice

stark current
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hi

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want to play d&d. can ni start right now?

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harsh fjord
obtuse latch
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Pls Help me I have never played D&D and i want to learn how to play where can i do that?

harsh fjord
obtuse latch
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Thank you,3

stone heart
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I need to send images bruh

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I don’t know how to calculate my modifiers, skills and saving throws

harsh fjord
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Have you checked out the rules yet?

stone heart
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if I get asked the same question one more time

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Yes I’ve read the rules

gritty pond
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How do I post a lfg

harsh fjord
red haven
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yo

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anyone who speak italian?

i love d&d but i don’t know how to play, someone can help me?

gritty pond
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How do I post one. I can't text in the looking for players thread.

harsh fjord
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In any channel where you can type, type /looking. You should see a list of options pop up; select the appropriate channel for where you want your ad to appear, then hit enter. You'll be taken to a form to fill out, and the bot will post in the channel you selected.

stone heart
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Where in the 2014 book can I see the damage/distance of my weapons?

proper geode
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any recommended adventures similar to Curse of Strahd?

fair phoenix
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Soo my PC has find familiar which he uses to summon a poison frog, looking at the stat block for lil guy he does 2d6 when physically attacked, does that mean he can make contact to deal 2d6 or only when he is attacked?

fresh fable
fair phoenix
stone heart
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Found it

fresh fable
stone heart
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Was right infront if me 😂

fresh fable
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👍

stone heart
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How do I calculate my armour class then I’ve completed it

fair phoenix
cerulean salmon
stone heart
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11+2

cerulean salmon
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sounds right yeah

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11 base ac from armor, then add your dex modifier

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light armor is: armor + dex mod
medium : armor + dex mod (up to +2 from dex)
Heavy: just armor

stone heart
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right what attack bonus would a long bow have?

fresh fable
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Dex mod plus proficiency

stone heart
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2+2

fresh fable
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Yup

stone heart
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4, so it would be 1d8+2/p +4?

fresh fable
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Attack d20+4 damage d8+2

stone heart
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Ahhhh

fresh fable
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What class are you?

stone heart
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Ranger

fresh fable
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Did you take a fighting style?

stone heart
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Level 1

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I’m going down the archery style though

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like wants to be the best shot in the realm

fresh fable
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Ah yes that’s lvl 2

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Can you not get your dex to 16?

stone heart
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My dex is 15 😭

fresh fable
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Before or after racial mods?

stone heart
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I’m assuming after bc I’ve finished

main fulcrum
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Or background mods if using new rules

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Depending on the ruleset, you may be able to move those around, or pick a different background that works better for you

stone heart
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Idk my character is pretty well rounded at level 1

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8 strength, 15 dex, 11 con, 12 intelligence, 15 wis and 14 charisma

main fulcrum
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Hmm, with point buy that would have to be post bonus stat mods. Can you tell what they were put on? Cause it still may be a good idea to move some points around

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At minimum I'd suggest 12 Con over 12 Int

wild onyx
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Rolled, and not to worry at this stage. If they get to level 4 they can even things up with an ASI.

simple cedar
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um... hello.

fallen surge
simple cedar
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yes, thank you. my apologies, i'm slightly nervous about this. i am new and just made my character two nights ago. i was really looking forward to being in this community to learn a whole new style of playing together as well as this communities mechanics. that all to say, i hope i am of no burden and i may be welcomes to possibly join a game sometime soon.

fallen surge
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This channel is here to help newcomers like you, to give you guidance and answer your questions, so if you'd like assistance with anything, or want to learn more about something, let us know

brisk basalt
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yo any1 how do i join a dnd group

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here

wild onyx
simple cedar
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huh?

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hollow fossil
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hey hi! hope yall doing fine! i never really played DnD but i did watch a bit of roll20 on yt and also played Baldur's Gate, I dont know the rules quite right but I have an idea of what the game is and how its played, ive been interested in playing but with no friends really into it i've noone to start with, i enjoy DnD at least in concept and would like to tryout a campaing/1shot a see how it feels, maybe meet ppl to play in a regular basis, I'm also looking for VTT's to do so, well its a bit to start with but any suggestions on how to do so?

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harsh fjord
hollow fossil
# harsh fjord The links above will get you more acquainted with the game. You can find info fo...

sorta eheh im aware of the #learn-to-play and i need to read what i already havent, im looking sorta for ppl to play with while getting acquinted to the game if possible, i read some of the rules and also fiddled with chara sheets but i think i would learn better "playing" but i dont want to mess other ppls games and experiences, so im kinda looking for a "safe spot" to do so. i appreacite the anwser tho ill check the thread!

fair phoenix
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Soo my PC has find familiar which he uses to summon a poison frog, looking at the stat block for lil guy he does 2d6 when physically attacked, does that mean he can make contact to deal 2d6 or only when he is attacked?
(yes I know they cannot "attack" but they can move, yes?)

harsh fjord
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I don't think poison frog is a viable form for Find Familiar.

fair phoenix
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Ah, challenge rating of 0 perhaps

harsh fjord
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Because spells and abilities do what they say they do. If poison frog isn't listed as an option, it's not an option.

fair phoenix
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Nope, poison frog has a CR-0

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It seems to fit all current requirements to be summoned

harsh fjord
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Could you link to the D&D Beyond page with the statblock? I don't see it myself.

fair phoenix
harsh fjord
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That is not official, and thus outside of RAW. That's something for the DM to decide.

fair phoenix
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Fair enough

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No idea what RAW is

harsh fjord
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Rules as Written.

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Essentially, homebrewing the game makes it hard to discuss how a thing "works." So if there are no official/established rules, it's on the DM to rule appropriately.

fair phoenix
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Hadn't even realized it was homebrew until right now if I'm being honest, just googled "poison dart frog 5e" and clicked first result 😂 wouldn't have even asked if I noticed

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Question: what's the point of #optimization? Is it just to pure DPS your PC? Or some other purpose

lofty bane
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Where do I go to start learning about the game?

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Wait nvm lol

echo kelp
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#learn-to-play is a great place to start (and reading through the free basic rules)

lofty bane
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Thx!

noble lintel
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Hey! I just got started playing D&D like 2-3weeks ago and I wanted to know how you make your character and set your stats and would like to know any tips about D&D.

Note: I sorta have an Idea for what my character is just don't know how to set the stats.

smoky adder
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But for stats, have you got your ability scores yet?

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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

Six abilities provide a quick description of every creature's physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.

For each ability, your character has an ability score, a number from 1 to 20. There are three ways to determine ability scores, and your DM will let you know which to use. (If you don’t have a DM yet, choose Standard Array or Point Buy.)

  • Roll the Dice. Roll 4d6 and record the total of the highest three. Do this six times, and then assign each total to a different ability.
  • Standard Array. Assign each of the following numbers to a different ability: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
  • Point Buy. Choose your own ability scores by spending points.

After assigning your ability scores (and adding any bonuses from your race), determine your ability modifiers, a number from -5 to +5, using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table.

chrome mesa
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If I cast Minor Illusion to create a sound, does it have to be something my character has heard before? Could I perhaps create the sound of my party member's father's voice who I've never met? I imagine not, but the description doesn't seem to be this precise

smoky adder
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You'd probably have to ask your DM. (I don't think I'd allow it.)

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Eh, maybe I would. dndLol

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It literally says it can be someone else's voice, and doesn't state it has to be someone you've met.

chrome mesa
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The same with Image. I imagine this is busted if say... we wanted to see what the hidden BBEG look/sounded like

open linden
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Hi

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How do i start?

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harsh fjord
# open linden How do i start?

You have a few options:

  • You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/dungeons-and-dragons) just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.)
  • Or play the demo linked above.
  • Or read through #learn-to-play.
  • Or you could read through the rules linked above.
  • Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos linked above (or WASD20's Rules School).
  • Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
  • Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.
arctic acorn
graceful briar
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Hi! I’m brand new to role playing and dnd, and I’m creating my first character. I know what race and class I want to play, and I have a basic idea for a backstory. Are there any resources that I can look at to help me flesh things out?

kind lava
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Sup am new to dnd i just bought an essientials kit

echo kelp
# graceful briar Hi! I’m brand new to role playing and dnd, and I’m creating my first character. ...

Besides the free basic rules or the Players Handbook? You could chat about your character ideas with folks in #character-discussion if you want to bounce ideas off folks.
As for backstories, I'd suggest keeping it short and sweet bullet points:

  • Where does your character come from? (e.g. how is it connected to your DM's game setting)
  • What did they do before becoming an adventurer? (e.g. tie your character background to the game setting)
  • Why did your character start adventuring? (e.g. why did your character decide to take on adventuring rather than normal mundane stuff?)
    Work with your DM and group to help make sure your backstory and character concept will work well for the game setting and type of D&D game the group is playing (fun vs serious, heroic fantasy vs gritty dark, etc.)
rotund locust
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about 350 pages long

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bright kestrel
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Hello all. New to D&D Playing 3.5 and wondering about starting a business like a shop. I playing a Rogue level 6. I would like my Team to be able to make wands, potion, scrolls, as well to sell items that we make and find. trying to figure out how it all works, and how specialist and cohort to work in the business.

torpid quest
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hey, i just joined and have been wanting to get back into D&D after a long hiatus (not by choice sadly)

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low cradle
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Hello, I created my character.now where to find link to play?

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
glass summit
stuck bluff
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Hi! I'm new to DnD and wanted to know if it's possible to play with just two people?

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I don't really have friends to play with but my partner is interested in playing with me so 😅

fresh fable
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Yes it’s do able takes a bit of work to balance

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You could play as the main PC and have some sidekicks to aid in combat

lofty plank
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Hello, I have a question. When I use the martial arts die with a 2024 monk (1d6) for a dagger (1d4). Is it the 1d6+dex modifier for damage rolls, or just 1d6

outer furnace
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Hey everyone! I'm new to DnD and have played a bit during college, but I'm looking to join a group on Discord. If anyone has space, I'd love to jump in! Thanks so much, and I hope you all have an amazing day!

fresh fable
urban drum
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Sup im new to dnd and im looking for people to guide me and play with

topaz garnet
ivory matrix
lyric fjord
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pretty much a hand book for someone with large hands

static mulch
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Hello, I'm new here and new to D&D

lilac rover
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as am I, to this server

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dnd, I've done before

weary river
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New here as well! And to dnd too ngl- Never played before and my knowledge is limited, but I trult want to learn and play. I'd be really glad if someone could help me out in the learning part

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solemn light
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We also have #learn-to-play but above resources can help you get started! You don't need to read all of the rules before finding a game, but having a look over character creation and combat rules before finding a game can help speed things up. And of course you can ask questions here!

Character Creation is one of the things you can have a go at before finding a game. There are step by step guides, and as a practice PC you don't need to think too hard. You can just pick any 'Basic rules' class and species and see if you can make it- once you've made one PC you've basically got the idea for making any PC.

For character sheets you can use the printable/ editable character sheets from WotC or you can create a character on Dndbeyond

Note that on dndbeyond your access to options will be limited to the free access races and creatures unless you purchase more, or homebrew. Feel free to ask here if confused by anything.

Then it's finding a game. You can use the instructions in #find-a-game to post if the LFG channels here but there are also other places to look into, including Adventure League (official organised play) other platform's LFG (Like roll20, r/lfg on reddit) so on. Or find an in person game by kidnapping getting together some friends or looking into local game shops.

lyric fjord
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obviously that is largely to do with dpr but its also survivability, utility etc

rotund locust
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you can just read the definitions and functionalities

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that'll be faster

lyric fjord
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its mostly classes

solemn light
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Think of it a bit like a cookbook.
No one expects you to read every single recipe and page of a cookbook before ever making a single dish. But it's helpful to read some of the general terms and rules (Like combat, what things mean) and at least the recipe you're using (In this case, the character you're making- their class abilities and so on).

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Everything else you can get to when you get to it.

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And usually a better skill than trying to memorise is it, is knowing how to look things up.

deft sigil
long coral
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Hello is there campaign that is friendly to new comers as I've taken a massive interest and never played before

pallid coral
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Me too... But I'm opening my own dnd right now... And I'm also new... So we'll figure it out :3

lyric fjord
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I’m also new and currently trying to make a campaign for me n my friends but still have a lot to learn rules and playing wise

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I’m currently painting and making everything

pallid coral
lyric fjord
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Do you know how to play or still learning ?

pallid coral
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Still learning and wants to play!

lyric fjord
pallid coral
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I have no idea what any of those means... 😦

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I just open the dnd and wait till at least 4 people comes in...

lyric fjord
pallid coral
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There is an APP?

lyric fjord
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I’m very new to all of this

pallid coral
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Me too...

lyric fjord
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I’m just wondering where you are playing or how

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Okay I am interested in playing when will you be playing

pallid coral
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Until 4 people are in...

pallid coral
echo kelp
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Okay folks please take any game organization to private message or use the LFG channels (read #find-a-game carefully to learn how to use our LFG channels here)

rich kestrel
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how do we use 2014 rule properly on dnd beyonnd rn? i'm trying to do a fighter the old way but they give feature earlier like 2024? i'm not new but i didn't know where to ask

smoky adder
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They're set up as separate classes.

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If you want to use the 2014 fighter, you'll need to select the one farther down the page.

umbral matrix
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I’m new to dnd and would like to learn to play

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Never played before

smoky adder
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Welcome! There's some handy links here to get you started:

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smoky adder
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But did you have any specific questions?

lapis oak
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i need help

fresh fable
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With???

lapis oak
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everything i have no idea what im doing

fresh fable
lapis oak
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ok

fresh fable
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Have you looked at the basic rules?

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jovial bison
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Hello

white valve
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Sup, I never tried dnd, but I’m looking forward to it

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Anything I should know?

timid locust
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Welcome! To start, give the free rules a read. They're in the bot post just above yours!

white valve
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Alright, a shit ton of text to start

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Great👍

timid locust
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DnD unfortunately does involve a lot of reading and a lot of rules! Thankfully there are plenty of resources available. That same bot post has links to some helpful videos if you prefer to learn that way!

humble quail
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yo im new can someone explain the roles to me?

sturdy ibex
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hello Dungeons and Dragon noob here, always wanted to play the tabletop but got no friends to play with, so i got desperate and came here

white valve
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Ok, couple of questions to know if i wanna read it at all.

  1. DnD involves a lot of acting/dialogue in character right?
  2. Soo… All the game sessions are long as shit?
  3. English is not my first language, I’m really good at it, i can improv, make jokes and act. Do I need to learn a lot of board game terms? Never played anything over the board in English
timid locust
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  1. Your average DnD session will last 2-5 hours, depending on the table.
humble quail
white valve
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No I would want to act, that’s the fun part, no?)

timid locust
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  1. DnD does have quite a few terms, but how many you actually need to know to get your meaning across may differ from time to time.
white valve
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That’s why I asked, cause if it’s just turn after turn without any in character conversations I probably wouldn’t find that too fun

timid locust
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Your skill requirement in English also depends on the group you're playing with. Most folks on this server play in English because it's an English server, but there may be groups that play entirely in your native language!

humble quail
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@white valve u wanna try playin a game sometime?

white valve
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Dnd isn’t big in Russia tho lol)

timid locust
white valve
timid locust
humble quail
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ig no one asked abt hebrew games huh

harsh fjord
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You might also be interested in text-based games in which people can participate at their leisure.

white valve
harsh fjord
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I disagree, but it's not for everyone. I just mention it as another option.

white valve
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I would want to be a bard since im a guitar player and a singer, and that doesn’t work in text too well

humble quail
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i am so lost wth is a bard

white valve
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A musician class

harsh fjord
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An entertainer sort.

white valve
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I guess

humble quail
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ooh thats cool

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i thought there were like sword guy and wizard and thats it

harsh fjord
white valve
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I’ve seen some yt shorts animations by Legends of avantris, looked like fun, so I decided to try for myself

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But length of the games are too much, I guess I should try and find russian dnd servers, so at least the game times would be good for me

humble quail
white valve
humble quail
harsh fjord
humble quail
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whats a champion

harsh fjord
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Each class gets a subclass, which is a specialization. So you could have the same class in the party but different subclasses to differentiate what each can do.

humble quail
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looks very time consuming tho

harsh fjord
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You don't have to learn everything all at once, and not every chapter is relevant. Like for classes, you only need to read the one you want to play!

humble quail
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are there dms that do beginner plays cuz i rly wanna play and learn from the game not read alat

fresh fable
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Some reading is required

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Or watching guide videos

timid locust
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It's usually considered rude to expect a DM to explain the entire game to you. It is a lot of rules, and because of that it's not polite to give that effort to someone else and expect them to do the hard work for you

harsh fjord
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You could check out the explainer videos out there, but yeah, reading is part of the hobby. And ditto what Dosh said above.

harsh pelican
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any tips about playing a paladin? its my first time playing the class and i dont know what to expect from them

split sonnet
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About combat efficiency or role-playing?

harsh fjord
split sonnet
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How do you rule about hitting the cover that your target hides behind?

harsh pelican
blissful beacon
split sonnet
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RAW states that if someone hides behind half-cover, the target has a bonus to AC
But if it hides behind something fragile, volatile or another creature, that might be your ally, there's a chance your attack hits the cover

blissful beacon
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That might be up to the DM when it hits unless it's specified otherwise

split sonnet
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I'm the DM, that's why I'm asking)

harsh fjord
humble quail
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IMPORTANT QUESTION

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CAN I BE A LEGO SKELETON

harsh fjord
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Probably not, but that'll be a question for your DM.

dapper gulch
blissful beacon
split sonnet
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Also, by RAW, if I want to shoot enemy archer and there's a mosh pit of tens of medium-sized melee combatants in-between, it's still counts as a half cover because covers don't stack?
Is it ok to rule otherwise?

timid locust
primal void
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Hlo

wooden garnet
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hello
can someone help me get into dnd?

split sonnet
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Ok, what about the first question?

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harsh fjord
wooden garnet
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thank you 😄

quaint garden
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Looking for a game to learn

humble quail
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also hypothetacly if a lego skeleton was a class what weapon would he have

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im thinking a lego dagger but maybe ill give him a huge sword that he cant hold

split sonnet
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Weapon? He has plastic claws that are perfect for a monk

humble quail
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wait i need to read what a monk is one sec

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that could be cool

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also should he be lego size or human sized

true musk
# quaint garden Looking for a game to learn

Your best bet is to play single session adventures known as one shots.

For that I recommend starting out with D&D’s Adventure League as some adventures are specifically designed to teach new players the game.

This server has a whole section of channels dedicated to Adventures League, including game listings.

humble quail
harsh fjord
humble quail
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thank u for the help g

timid locust
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I think the best course of action is to start the game using the options already available to you. Despite what many people claim, DnD isn't a game where "you can do anything and be anything". It's got rules and options to follow

spring hawk
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chat any tips to roleplay better, and is there any spell combos that are useful?

harsh fjord
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?tag new roleplaying

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true musk
spring hawk
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any tips to rp better, and any spell combos that are useful?

timid locust
summer burrow
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im sorry to interject but did someone say a lego themed dnd adventure

harsh fjord
summer burrow
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thats a unique concept

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I was lurking thats all

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Im kinda dealing with an issue and have no idea how to solve it lol

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so been cruising the chats

harsh fjord
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Is it a D&D issue? Folks might be able to help.

true musk
# spring hawk any tips to rp better, and any spell combos that are useful?

Beginner tips, give yourself character goals that provide the a reason to proactively be part of the campaign.

If a campaign is about traveling all over the world. Having a goal of collecting different ingredients and recipes to one day open a restaurant creates opportunities to role play in that campaign.

summer burrow
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Its more of a server issue

harsh fjord
true musk
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If it’s a sever issue #moderator-support could help. If it’s a dicord issue, discord support could help.

summer burrow
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Sorry my server. Long story short im a dm of 15 years who kicked up an immersive server but i prefer doing mentorships for new players and dms. So just crusing thourgh trying to see what i can pass on

humble quail
summer burrow
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Im an idiot when it comes to socializing and branching out

true musk
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What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
[Find out more](#al-rules-compendium message)

Are you interested in the Adventurers League?
We have several channels to discuss Adventurers League play:

• #al-admin-questions — Ask the AL Admins questions
• #adventurers-league — Chat about AL games, events, how to get started, AL characters, or other general AL chatter.
• #1050206875079155742 — Adventurers League rules discussion and questions. General D&D rules discussion belongs in #dnd-rules
• #al-dm-discussion — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for AL Dungeon Masters of all levels of experience to discuss their games, share tips, or share constructive feedback.
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timid locust
spring hawk
summer burrow
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Oh i did. It gets buried but its there.

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A lego Session sounds neat though

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the server we have is made for crazy one shot ideas

timid locust
# spring hawk i asked about spell combos

Spells don't really combo by yourself, they tend to combo most effectively with your friend's spells. And even then, the most interesting combos are at much higher levels.

summer burrow
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even more so now that the new ruleset is one slot per turn

true musk
spring hawk
split sonnet
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can you recommend a pdf app to read PH most comfortably

solemn light
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There are no official PDFs of the books.

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Dndbeyond has the books in digital form however.

sick salmon
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do i need to be good at math to play?

split sonnet
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Can you add and subtract numbers? Sometimes divide them?

timid locust
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Not necessarily. You could always use a calculator if you need one. And many virtual table top systems run the math for you, if you end up using one of those.

harsh fjord
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It's simple math, so it shouldn't be too complicated.

sick salmon
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ah good

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i flunked math through every year of junior, senior high and college

timid locust
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If you can add 4+3+4 or subtract 8 from 12, you're probably good for the vast majority of math in the early game of DnD.

harsh fjord
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It's arithmetic, so if you got that down, you'll be good to go!

true musk
nova summit
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hi, i bought the starter set "Dragons of Stormwreck Isle" do you think that i order to learn how to play this is enough or i should look on youtube or buy some core books?
another think that i wanted to ask is if bein the dm the first time you ever play takes down the "magic" of the first game.
thank you, every tip it's appreciated

true musk
harsh fjord
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The rules included will give you enough info to play the game, and I've been told that adventure does a decent job of assisting the new DM in running it. Plenty of folks got started with DMing without ever playing. Imagine when the game first came out: someone had to step up and be the DM without experience of being a player!

I'm sure many who started with DMing are still playing the game because it's fun. I don't think there's any magic to ruin on that score because the magic is having fun making up stories with friends!

nova summit
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thank you very much guys

pallid coral
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It seems my dnd failed... They either just left or forgot about me...

timid locust
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Finding the right group is always a tough thing with DnD. That's because you're having to coordinate schedules and maintain interest between 5+ people. This is the reason that finding a group can take days or even weeks. It's not something you should expect to be able to plan and play on the same day. Stay strong and keep persevering! The right game for you is out there somewhere, you just need patience.

true musk
wild onyx
# pallid coral It seems my dnd failed... They either just left or forgot about me...

I've got to ask: were you actually offering a game of D&D, or a freeform experience that didn't use the rules, settings or themes common to D&D as described in the Basic (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014 ) or Free Rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules )?

I have to ask because when you're on the D&D server and offering a game there are certain expectations. When you start off by going outside of those expectations, it's going to make it harder for you to be successful.

halcyon seal
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Can I somehow play dnd online? Is there any special platform for that?

fallen surge
# pallid coral It seems my dnd failed... They either just left or forgot about me...

So, I took a look at your post in #looking-for-players and you had people responding that they wanted to join as recently as this morning. What happened exactly? Did you invite them to a server and then they left, or are they just taking a while to respond to you? Because starting a game of D&D typically takes about a week. If someone said they wanted to join you this morning then didn't respond to you afterwards. That is 100% normal. No one would be expecting to jump into the game literally the moment they said they would join you

lilac siren
fallen surge
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?tag new online

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pallid coral
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My Internet sorry!! It's delayed!!!

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If you're reading this it's delayed... My Internet decided to ruin my life... Sorry that it's delayed...

pallid coral
pallid coral
pallid coral
fallen surge
# halcyon seal Can I somehow play dnd online? Is there any special platform for that?

D&D can be played online. The bot post above is a nice guide to that process. But basically, D&D is a game that's played in the imagination. So long as you can communicate with other people and roll dice, you have everything you need to actually play the game. Discord is a popular platform for both voice chats and text chats, which are two different ways to play. Other online tools exist to make online play easier, such as digital character sheets or digital battle maps, but these are optional, and there are various options. It will be up to your group to decide which tools to want to use

wild onyx
pallid coral
echo kelp
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D&D is for everyone

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There’s free basic rules

fallen surge
pallid coral
pallid coral
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Ok this is overwhelming!!!

echo kelp
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There’s also lots of free community resources (adventures, tools, etc)

true musk
pallid coral
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I need to lay down... Sorry for everything...

fallen surge
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If you're feeling overwhelmed, try using some of the free guides or rule books that we have available to help you learn

echo kelp
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Just take your time, read the free basic rules, listen to folks chatting here, ask specific questions… but no need to try and sprint 1000 kph when a nice leisurely stroll will do

elder acorn
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Hello

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Am new to this whole dnd thing, i finished skyrim and i got obsessed with rpg

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I want to experience this game the best way possible for the first time

spice minnow
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heyyy

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spice minnow
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welcome

elder acorn
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I played a lot of rpg games and am soo into this magical old dragon full stuff

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The young age might be a throwback to a lot of experts used to play with old experienced people

timid locust
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Welcome! Check out the bot post above for the free rules! You can let us know if you have any questions as you go through it!

elder acorn
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Like is there an interactive tutorial or smth ?

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Like a first playthrough just to get everything checked

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Ik that sounds cringe 💀 ik

smoky adder
elder acorn
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Nice

trim latch
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Does concentrations cost spell slots ?

smoky adder
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No

trim latch
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Ok ty

elder acorn
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Am on my phone tho ( android 13 )

smoky adder
elder acorn
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Hmmm am gonna open it on my pc then

blissful beacon
# trim latch Does concentrations cost spell slots ?

The spell that requires concentration requires a spell slot, but after you cast the spell, you can keep concentrating on it for either aslong as the spell lasts or until you drop concentration, either by doing it manually or by failing a concentration check by taking damage

smoky adder
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Casting a concentration spell doesn't necessarily require a spell slot.

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Guidance, for example, requires concentration, but since it's a cantrip, it never requires a spell slot.

blissful beacon
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There might be some ritual spells that require concentration or spells earned from feats or some external source

blissful beacon
smoky adder
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Ultimately, spell slots and concentration are two separate requirements (among several more) that a spell might possibly have.

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You have to meet all of a particular spell's requirements in order to use that spell.

elder acorn
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what is next ?

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timid locust
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Up next is learning the rules and making a character!

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The link to the free rules is listed above

elder acorn
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shouldn't be done in practive better then watching videos ?

smoky adder
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Different people learn in different ways.

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If you've got a group where someone can teach you as you go, that's a great way to do it.

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But if you don't have a group yet, then learning as much as you can up front will likely improve your odds of getting accepted to one.

timid locust
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If you want to increase your chances of finding a group though, you should put some effort into learning the rules.

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To many DMs, a player who is uninterested in taking the time to learn on their own can be seen as a red flag.

fallen surge
# elder acorn shouldn't be done in practive better then watching videos ?

It is possible to learn some things as you go, but you will have a much better experience with the game if you take some time to learn at least the basics of the rules before you start playing. At the very least, you will need a character, so learning the rules on Character Creation is important. But the more knowledge you are able to bring to the table, the smoother your game will go. If you try to play the game before learning literally anything about the rules, then assuming the other people in your group are more experienced, then they will have to spend the entire game explaining things to you. And if no one in your group is experienced, you’re just going to be lost and confused about what to do. You don’t have to memorize all of the rules beforehand, or anything like that, but if you want you and your group to have fun in your first session, you should put in at least a little effort to make it run smoothly

elder acorn
fallen surge
elder acorn
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interesting

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damn that's too many rules to read 💀

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ill try my best

timid locust
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Just take your time and work through it. There's no rush, and finding a game can take quite a while anyway

wheat crystal
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You might even have multiple per campaign, if your current one dies without an opportunity for resurrection dndLol

elder acorn
fallen surge
# elder acorn damn that's too many rules to read 💀

You don't have to memorize everything. There will be 4-5 other people at the table with you when you play, to help remind you of things you forget. Plus you can always just pull out the rule book while playing to check on something. You just have to know enough that you feel comfortable getting started and can have the game go somewhat smoothly

wheat crystal
elder acorn
fallen surge
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great!

fallen surge
# elder acorn ill create batman bc why not lol

Its a very common impulse for people to want to start out with a dark and brooding badass character. Just remember, even Batman works with the Justice League. D&D is a team game, so don't make a character that's a loner who refuses to work with other people or doesn't like their teammates

elder acorn
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lol

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am gonna read the rules and ill come back later

true musk
elder acorn
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tbh i didn't understand crap from the d20 tests catagory

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i understand the bonuses part ( from the interactive tutorial in the dnd beyond website ) but the others like armor class and saving throws i didn't

fallen surge
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Ok so, a "d20 test" just means any time you roll a d20 to see if something you do succeeds or fails. There are 3 types:

  • Attack Rolls
  • Ability Checks
  • Saving Throws

Attack rolls are done when you attack something. Ability Checks are done when you attempt to use your skills and abilities to accomplish a goal. Saving Throws are done to avoid danger or resist a harmful affect.

fallen surge
elder acorn
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Oh that's actually good

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I completed reading the first chapter I'll complete the others tommorow

fallen surge
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Great! Keep up the good work 😉

smoky adder
elder acorn
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Ooooh

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Very nice

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I wish i can find a beginners group

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Many groups are fine taking on new to D&D folks particularly if said player shows a willingness to read and learn the rules on their own initiative and if they vibe well with the rest of the group.

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lyric fjord
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hello!

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im new to dungeons and dragons, is there anyone who can help me find a campaign?

echo kelp
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See the bot post just above you to see how to use our Looking For Game channels

lyric fjord
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kk ty

true musk
# elder acorn Very nice

While I am biased, I recommend starting out with D&D’s Adventure League because it uses rules as written guidelines and level 1 adventures are specifically designed to teach new players how to play.

This server has an Adventure League section with multiple channels dedicated to it. Stop by #adventurers-league if you want to learn more.

echo kelp
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?al

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lean jay
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I'm new to dnd is there anyone doing a campaign for newbies

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true musk
lean jay
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So much stuff guess i really did jump in the deep end

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I lost

echo kelp
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And don't feel like you have to memorize or read through all of this - as a new player focus on how to create a character and then how to do skill checks, attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws.

true musk
# lean jay So much stuff guess i really did jump in the deep end

As Undying mentioned, go about this at your own pace. There are a ton of resources available to make things easier.

For example if character creation is overwhelming, it’s perfectly fine to play with a premade character and circle back to character creation at a later time.

hollow dagger
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Hey everyone. I’m a little confused on something, how do backgrounds buff abilities? When I’m using the character creator on the official app the backgrounds give an option to buff certain abilities. Yet I can’t find any literature about backgrounds doing that. Can someone clarify what I am missing?

harsh fjord
hollow dagger
smoky adder
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Just to clarify, that’s essentially a new rule for the game.

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As of this month.

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That’s not how backgrounds worked for the last ten years.

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So that’s probably why you’re seeing contradictory information.

solar lion
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With the exception of some homebrew items and lenient DMs

rocky fulcrum
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Hello!

covert apex
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Halloo

solar lion
# rocky fulcrum Hello!

Oy! If you're going to rage do it outside the tavern or I'll bill you for any broken furniture!

rocky fulcrum
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Can't bill me if I'm gone before the nights over!!

solar lion
rocky fulcrum
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You say bounty hunters, I call them lunch 😈😈

solar lion
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Fair enough. lol

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glad minnow
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• Hello! ,:3 •

smoky adder
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Welcome!

glad minnow
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• Hii! •

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• thiz iz the right chat for newcomerz correct? •

smoky adder
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Yep! Got any questions we can help with?

mighty iris
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Hi guys :))

glad minnow
# smoky adder Yep! Got any questions we can help with?

• Well I waz a little curiouz about how to get into a campaign and juzt a few thingz about like character clazzez and zuch •
• I’ve been wanting to get into DnD for a while but never really had a chance to learn a lot about it •

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• alzo are typing quirkz alright here or would you like me to not uze it? •

mighty iris
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its rly annoying ive been tryna find a group irl for so long but no lucck

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luck *

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joining here to find potential ppl to start a semi frequent campaign with

glass summit
glass summit
mighty iris
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ha well, id say its harder. ive got a gf but no dnd group lmao

glad minnow
true musk
small aspen
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Hello?

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Very new and I could use some guidance

true musk
small aspen
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I wasn’t exactly looking for a bot

true musk
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Well you didn't clarify what you needed guidance on. 😅

main fulcrum
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They're also not a bot TashaLOL

true musk
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Cyborg at the moment, full robot pending. dndLol

glass summit
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ngl, this isn't the first time ive seen newcomers be fustrated by getting a copy pasted response. Maybe theres a better way...

true musk
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I'm sure there is. For now it may be best if I just take a break from the newcomer channel for a while 🫤

tough osprey
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Hey those are good links 🤷🏾‍♂️. I thought you were being helpful. Fact of the matter is some folks want to be talked through all the aspects of d&d but nobody has that sort of time or bandwidth.

Its more helpful to everyone involved if newcomers read the pinned and/or copypasted messages and THEN ask for clarification.

Can't please everyone

glass summit
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yeah im not saying the links aren't useful, I just can't help but wonder that if someone joins a discord server to learn more about a hobby, that they are looking for the human element

For the most part they're good, as evidenced by the vast majority of newbies receiving the links not having any complaints

tough osprey
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Exactly. Cant win em all. Its the thought that countd

elder sky
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Hello, I'm quite new to this thing. By new, I mean I have not played this at all. I only watched people do this and it looked like a lot of fun.

soft verge
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Yeah me too but I've only played it once

lime cloud
valid tiger
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As a new joiner, those links were welcomed

ripe briar
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I'm new,do I need to buy book? If so what book/books do I buy,

inner thistle
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All you need to start are the Basic Rules and people to play with really

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inner thistle
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Those links should help you to get a good look at the basics. And reading the Basic Rules helps a lot as well

loud leaf
fleet river
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Not sure if it's even a question: Theoretical situation: Bard with +6 to let's say deception rolls 2, gets 8. Cleric with +0 rolls 18. Something about this doesn't seem right to me to be honest. Replace deception with Arcana / History / etc for more confusion.

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I'm not experienced enough in this, but IMO if someone is very proficient in the check that has to be done, one should get advantage for the roll and if someone isn't, that would only make sense if they would do the same with disadvantage. Even then it would be quite weird at times... Sorry for this. I am thinking about this for like past 3 days and can't wrap my head around this

thorn ice
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Seems reasonable, but it comes down to your DM to decide.

If your character is a paleontologist, I'd allow them to roll at advantage to see if they know a fossil. If they do or don't still depends on the character and their history.

fleet river
thorn ice
# fleet river I'm my DM 😄

Your DM would probably also like to know that he's come up with a good idea, however, not everything needs to be at disadvantage if you're new to itm

fleet river
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I mean yeah... but this would be a homebrew / house rules IMO. I can't seem to understand why this isn't in official rules. Or is it?

fleet river
# thorn ice Your DM would probably also like to know that he's come up with a good idea, how...

yeah... maybe the disadvantage part is a bit too much. But as for other part... DC10 with +0 prof is 50/50. With +5 prof is only 40/60. It kiiinda looks... bad. I mean yeah, if someone has +6 in History, doesn't mean they really have read about certain event in the books. But increasing the chances for 10% only if one is proficient doesn't really make sense to me. Sorry for my rant about this. And thank you for serious approach on your side

thorn ice
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No, no don't worry.

It really does come down mostly to player and dm expectations.

If your table likes very technical play and enjoy minmaxing, they will spec their characters to combat your rulings.

If it's something more along the lines of character interpretation, then I'd recommend sometimes not even bothering with a die roll.

If a player's character is super mechanically inclined, they should have no problem figuring out how to fix their toaster. Wouldn't need to roll. If they're trying to fix a motorcycle but they only ever worked on cars, it's worth a roll to see if they can figure it out.

If they then come across a spacecraft, I wouldn't bother rolling unless they are specifically a mechanic for spacecrafts.

fleet river
thorn ice
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Hardest part of DND, for me, has always been the numbers balancing.

I enjoy lots and lots of little number balances, but come to find out, my party is mostly there to roleplay their characters every week and just enjoy themselves.

Your account says New DM, it will come in time that you'll realize your players enjoy waking up in the tavern.

wheat crystal
# thorn ice No, no don't worry. It really does come down mostly to player and dm expectatio...

Agreed! To add on the broader scope of determining when to roll is about the presence of meaningful consequences. In your example Tyler, mathematically the Cleric can beat the Bard but that only happens if there’s a meaningful consequence to having them both roll- and that also means accepting a chance that the Cleric does “win.” Even the best liars sometimes mess up, the best runners trip, etc.

uncut pollen
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im a new player who needs help learning

wheat crystal
thorn ice
# wheat crystal Agreed! To add on the broader scope of determining when to roll is about the pre...

Building off the "win-lose" view.

It's generally not a good idea to pit the players against each other or make them feel like they're battling you as a dm.

There's not really a way to win dnd, but there are ways to lose it.

Don't ever feel like you're always going to have every aspect of your game accounted for, you'll always find a player who can outsmart something you spent hours preparing in minutes of play.

uncut pollen
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where is the pined links

wheat crystal
fleet river
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yeah, I am new DM and ran around 6 one-shot sessions so far. Next I am going to run a lost mines of phandelver for my friends and this is what makes me a bit anxious. As I read the adventure, quite many things came in mind: 1) How tf would new players know that they can do that (certain things)?! 2) 3) 4) - different things. I can give myself a benefit of doubt cause I am not experienced at all but many things do throw me off. Like the one I mentioned. PC with prof rolls 1, PC with -1 prof rolls 20. That is funny, but realistically weird.

uncut pollen
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thank you

thorn ice
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Dumb luck is the best I've got.

But, honestly, if you don't think a player should roll something, don't roll it.

The worst thing you can do is let you player roll to do something impossible, have them roll perfectly, then feel forced to allow it.

And even then, a Nat 20 does NOT mean they are guaranteed a success. That's a common house rule, but it's NOT an official ruling.

fleet river
thorn ice
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I'd recommend a YouTube channel called Dungeon Dudes.

They make a lot of DM advice and could honestly be a good starting place if you're a new dm.

wheat crystal
fleet river
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Oh I already watched quite a bunch of youtube vids about DMing and even about running specific adventures... Still nervous 🙂 And yes, totally agree that some players can figure out weird but very good ways to deal with something... so improvising is one of the biggest things one should learn as a DM

thorn ice
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Something else to add to that is the determining reason for a roll in the first place.

What about this action determines the need for a roll?

uncut pollen
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i cant find a group to play with

pallid coral
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Ok the dnd will begin... This time however... Chat only...

topaz garnet
thorn ice
uncut pollen
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online?

topaz garnet
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Online D&D can be done, yes. People often use direct messaging or video calls, online virtual tabletops, and online character sheets to do so.

thorn ice
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Hold up I saw someone here earlier talking about this

uncut pollen
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online is what i want to do

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
thorn ice
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I'm so sorry I forgot to remove the @ symbol

uncut patrol
thorn ice
uncut patrol
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No problemo

uncut pollen
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what is PbP

uncut patrol
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Play by Post, typically associated with text based games

uncut pollen
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sorry im new

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oh

uncut patrol
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So instead of saying aloud "my character does this" you type it in game channel. This removes the need for session times and timezones since everyone chimes in whenever they are free

uncut pollen
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oh i like it

uncut patrol
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Probably not the best way to learn but its all I am available for and the demand is high enough lol

thorn ice
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There's always a demand for a dm these days lol

uncut pollen
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can i try

wheat crystal
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For regular online it can take around 1-2 weeks usually with active searching, mostly to find a game that fits with your schedule 😅

uncut patrol
# uncut pollen can i try

Id be down to take you on a fun little adventure for a couple weeks with it once I figure out what I'm going to do with it

fleet river
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roll20 activity on discord is kinda laggy, isn't it?

wheat crystal
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There’s other considerations like preferred game style (I.e. ratio of exploration/rp/combat) but the biggest barrier is usually scheduling

uncut patrol
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@uncut pollen hmu in DM's to remind me, I am the master of brain blanks and will forget lol

uncut patrol
wheat crystal
fleet river
thorn ice
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My current party has one person in the four American timezones.

We manage, but it's not easy.

uncut patrol
fleet river
uncut patrol
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I never really run one shots, its typically longer campaigns I run and play in

wheat crystal
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Yeah I’d say there’s roughly 4 main alternatives to traditional D&D formats

  • Adventurer’s League
  • One-Shots
  • Play-By-Posts
  • Westmarches
keen lance
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yall i got a idea for a character

uncut patrol
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I just notice a bunch of players saying theyre super new and figure maybe someone to run through heaps of those folk and teach them might be handy, and fun too.

uncut patrol
thorn ice
wheat crystal
keen lance
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a tabaxi rogue with one level in bard that has high dexterity and charisma and uses a rapier as his primary weapon (i wonder who this could be)

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i am NOT sorry for whoever gets it 😭🙏

fleet river
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puss in the hat (boots?!)? Or how was that character called in the tale?

keen lance
fleet river
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Tabaxi is from Volo's?

keen lance
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Idk it was some thing i randomly picked up from a meme i found of that character (like someone asking to be exactly that) 😭🙏

fleet river
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I spent quite a time watching review videos of wotc campaign books... and they all seemed to agree that there are veeery few campaigns that are really good. At least for year 2024. So I really shifted my curiosity and interest into 3rd party stuff. Is 3rd party content allowed to discuss here? Just because of the topic about tabaxi and cat characters... there's a whole city of cats

keen lance
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i tbh dont know man its a kitty big problem (that sounded better in my head)

smoky adder
fleet river
smoky adder
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That book has like 40 different player species. It’s the most you’ll find in any book.

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No, you can still use any of the previous 5th-edition races.

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With the 2024 rules, though, you’d simply ignore the ability score increase from your species (if any) and take it from your background instead.

opaque forge
fleet river
# smoky adder No, you can still use any of the previous 5th-edition races.

oh, okay. Cool... thank you! It really was a question for me. With all the changes on the now-legacy "standard" races... will there be further books with updates for non-iconic now-species? 🙂 I know you aren't probably right person to ask if there is such a person at all... It's just silly for me: as soon as me and my friends started to play 5E, it got massive update with many things now deprecated. And I don't think that me and my friends are yet ready to switch to newest edition )

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Altho might be worth doing since it seems to make 0 sense to learn 5e which is now 10 years old. Instead prolly should just switch to newest rulings.

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Me, who bought 2014 PHB 2 months ago 😄

smoky adder
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The ones in Monsters of the Multiverse were basically already built with these changes in mind.

fleet river
smoky adder
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So I wouldn’t expect to see those specific ones make a reappearance any time soon.

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But they regularly release books with new or updated species.

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We might see some next year in the Forgotten Realms player’s guide, for example.

fleet river
smoky adder
fleet river
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thank you a lot!

hearty sentinel
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Hello!

thorn ice
placid ember
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Hello

hearty sentinel
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Hi!

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placid ember
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How are you!

thorn ice
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Welcome

harsh fjord
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Welcome, new folks!

placid ember
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Hello!

hearty sentinel
hearty sentinel
placid ember
hearty sentinel
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Yea how about you?

placid ember
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I am alright, a bit tired but overall I am well! Thank you for asking

hearty sentinel
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Well I hope you get some rest soon and im glad you're doing well!

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I cant wait to fully get involved with dnd!

harsh fjord
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The links just above are a good place to start!

placid ember
hearty sentinel
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I've already been reading a lot about it with the dnd beyond app

hearty sentinel
hearty sentinel
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Um if I create a character am I able to use them in any story?

harsh fjord
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Not necessarily. Some DMs put limits on character options for various reasons. And you don't get to port the same character (with all their experience and items) into a new game, typically. It's usually a new character for each game, though you could re-use the same concept.

placid ember
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Sweet as

hearty sentinel
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Ah I see

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Well I guess I better get used to making new characters hahaha

harsh fjord
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A lot of us find that a fun part of the game!

hearty sentinel
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True the various things you could do

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Its boring having 1 character for multiple storys

harsh fjord
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Some folks like that! But I agree: more interesting to explore multiple stories and personalities.

hearty sentinel
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Yes exactly!

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Although the prices on some of these stories haha

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Dnd beyond might not be a good place for me. So many stories to choose but kinda expensive

harsh fjord
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It can be expensive if you're trying to buy all of the options and only for yourself. That's why it can be nice to have the group fund books and content, so everyone chips in a little but everyone also benefits.

hearty sentinel
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Oh okay I understand

wheat crystal
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If you’re comfortable filling out character sheets manually, you can also see if your local library has 5e books available to peruse/check out!

smoky adder
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That's how I got started.

placid ember
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I will have to look thank you

brisk blaze
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I'd suggest new to D&D folks start with the core game rules and options before exploring homebrew (homemade or community-made material not from D&D). Homebrew options can get very complex or unbalanced if folks don't know what they're doing.

brisk blaze
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Very true and I agree. However, I also think it is a good way to give them a soft introduction without having to know every single rule in the rule book and let the DM handle most of it. In my experience most people I have spoken too about D&D would love to play but are always intimidated. It depends on how you structure your homebrew I guess.

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I have gotten so many more people hooked on D&D by giving them a homebrew session.

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@hearty sentinel sorry, I didn't mean to take over the convo. Just throwing out there. I hope you are doing well!

fallen surge
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Ah that would be important to clarify!

brisk blaze
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@fallen surge correct!

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Sorry!

echo kelp
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Yeah no issues with homebrew setting/adventure (although I'd still suggest new DMs try a prewritten adventure so they can focus on learning the game mechanics and running a game and not also have to develop a whole adventure on their own).

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But yeah, homebrewed campaigns/games can be a great way to get into the game!

brisk blaze
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100%! Have to know the basics.

fallen surge
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It is very typical advice in this community for newcomers to avoid home brew when learning the game. And that certainly is good advice. But it’s important to know that when we use the term homebrew, we’re typically referring to fan made content, such as classes and subclasses, monsters, and magic items. There is a big difference between creating your own story and world to play in, and creating and balancing the mechanics behind the game itself. Newcomers should avoid trying to change the rules or rebalance the game before they’ve actually played it

brisk blaze
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Thank you for the advice and I apologize for using the wrong term.

harsh fjord
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I wouldn't say wrong. Just a matter of context: a homebrew world/adventure versus a homebrew game are rather different, and just saying "Use homebrew" doesn't clarify!

fallen surge
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It wasn’t really the wrong term. “Homebrew” can also refer to your campaign setting or story. It’s just not the most typical way to use that term

wooden forum
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hello, could someone take a look at my first character to check if everything is correct? (lil bit of homebrew btw)

harsh fjord
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#character-discussion is the right spot for that, though adding in homebrew does complicate things, so don't be surprised if folks get hung up on that aspect.

brisk blaze
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@wooden forum new here myself. Welcome!

wooden forum
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ah I just wanted to know if the character was a bit stronger than an average level 1 character

wooden forum
brisk blaze
wheat crystal
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If you can post it in #character-discussion as razorwing said I would, just preface the homebrew stuff and be prepared for some feedback relating to that

wooden forum
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ah ok

wheat crystal
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Not that it’s bad per say, just needs a more critical view

brisk blaze
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@wooden forum moving threads. I will wait for you there!

wooden forum
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sure

latent hill
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I'm new y'all. Is a game starting?

harsh fjord
thorn ice
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What is the chat here to just hang out and talk to other people in the hobby? Without it violating the topic policy?

harsh fjord
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This channel specifically or the server as a whole?

thorn ice
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In the server. I just wanna vibe with other people with similar interests.

harsh fjord
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It's a discussion space. Folks have questions or need feedback. They find others to game with. Or yeah, just discussing various aspects of the hobby.

wild onyx
thorn ice
keen lance
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bleh

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hmwmmm

harsh fjord
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Do you have a question folks can answer?

golden bobcat
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henlo T w T

marsh crest
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Is there a specific channel for character building?

main fulcrum
fresh fable
tight yew
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Hey

hard oriole
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i am new to to dnd and just wanna watch a party playing from scratch first. How can i do that

fallen surge
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Youtube or Twitch would be the best option. There's lot of videos and live streams of people playing the D&D!

timid locust
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Your best bet might be watching some videos of folks playing! I know a few popular series are Dimension 20 and Critical Role.

hard oriole
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thanks i am gonna do that first. but i also wanna really be watching a party and maybe ask a few questions along the way

harsh fjord
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You have pretty long odds of folks letting a random stranger spectate and interrupt the game to ask questions.

Besides YouTube and Twitch, you might also see if local game stores or libaries have tutorial sessions. There's also learn-to-play sessions through the virtual weekends (see the server's Events tab).

main fulcrum
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Yeah, even in my local game store where we don't mind people watching, we don't accept mid game interruptions
You'd probably need to find a group that's specifically open to that in order to do it

hard oriole
main fulcrum
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It's not usually $30 per ticket FizbanThink

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Last I checked, the LTP stuff was usually around $8-9 at the virtual weekends. Still not free, but not ridiculous

hard oriole
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Or might the other ones be sold out?

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Cause it says Red Carpet Booking and there is no other option

smoky adder
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Yeah, the Red Carpet Bookings cost more.

opaque hinge
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Hello!

smoky adder
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The general tickets go on sale ten days before the event.

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Which for next month's is around <t:1727798400:F>

hard oriole
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Ah okay that makes more sense

smoky adder
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The four-hour games I think are usually $20.

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They usually have some two-hour games, too, but I don't recall the price off the top of my head.

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Probably $10 or so, if I had to guess.

hard oriole
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Hmm okay. If I were to purches a ticket as a newcomer. What should I absolutely have to know before starting there

smoky adder
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You'll probably get the best answers for that over on the Baldman Games server. They're the ones that run these events.
https://discord.gg/BMG

hard oriole
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Okay thanks to yall. 🙏

cunning turtle
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can someone help me with character creation? i watched a some vids and would like to vc with someone to learn more.

smoky adder
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What have you got so far? Where are you stuck?

cunning turtle
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i got the basic stuff im stuck on proficiencies

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and rolls

smoky adder
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What about proficiencies has you stuck?

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Are you still trying to figure out what they do, or what to pick, or something else?

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?tag new proficiency

exotic remnantBOT
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Proficiency

All creatures have a Proficiency Bonus, which reflects the impact their training has on the creature’s capabilities. The Proficiency Bonus table shows your Proficiency Bonus, which is +2 for a level 1 character.

This bonus is applied to a D20 Test when the creature has proficiency in a skill, in a saving throw, or with an item that the creature uses to make the D20 Test. The bonus is also used for spell attacks and for calculating the DC of saving throws for spells.

Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. Occasionally, a Proficiency Bonus might be multiplied or divided (doubled or halved, for example) before being added.

cunning turtle
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like do i put number's by them?

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on the sheet?

smoky adder
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You should have a box on your sheet that says Proficiency Bonus.

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If you're starting at level 1, write a +2 there.

cunning turtle
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kk thats it the +2 thing is what i wanted to know

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and does it go up with levels?

smoky adder
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Yeah, if you click the second link in that bot post, it shows the levels where that increases.

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It's roughly every four levels, so it'll go up to +6 at most.

cunning turtle
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kk

smoky adder
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Now, do you know what Saving Throws you're proficient with?

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It should be listed at the start of your class.

cunning turtle
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one sec

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yeah its wisdom and charisma

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im a warlock

smoky adder
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Perfect

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So in the Saving Throw section of your sheet, there's probably a little circle next to those two.

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You can fill that circle in to track your proficiencies.

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So you'd fill it in next to Wisdom and Charisma.

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Then you'll want to write a number next to all six of those as well.

cunning turtle
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are u talking about the little circles under the wis and cha boxes?

smoky adder
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By default, your bonus is equal to your ability modifier.

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So if you have a +2 Dexterity modifier, you'll also have +2 to Dexterity saving throws.

minor heron
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yo i was bored then i got the random idea to join the discord and im new and have never played D&D so how do i play

smoky adder
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Might be underneath or to the side.

cunning turtle
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oh i see it now mb

smoky adder
minor heron
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ty

smoky adder
cunning turtle
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to my dice roll?

smoky adder
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So if you have a +3 Charisma modifier and a +2 proficiency bonus, you'd have a total of +5 for Charisma saving throws.

cunning turtle
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kk got it

smoky adder
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So yeah, you'd write +5 next to Charisma saving throws, and then when you actually roll a Charisma saving throw, you'd add that +5 to the total.

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Effectively, proficiency makes you more likely to succeed at the things you've trained for, by letting you add that proficiency bonus to the roll.

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Once you've got your Saving Throws written down, the Skills work the same way.

cunning turtle
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so its an automatic +5 on the wis and cha lines because those r my classes save throws

smoky adder
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Each one is just the associated ability modifier, plus your proficiency bonus where applicable.

smoky adder
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You'll still probably be asked to make saving throws of all kinds, but proficiency gives you an edge for those two.

cunning turtle
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kk

gentle hawk
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Hi there, I am an avid Magic the Gathering player and it's really hard to play that game without hearing about Dungeon's and Dragons. To be honest, im Dyslexic and I royally struggle to read all the books and flip back and forth. To make this story even more complex, I just moved to a new state and know no one lol So it's not like i can try and find people who play already to learn from. What advice would you give someone like me to get started..

harsh fjord
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There are videos that explain portions of the rules (such as Handbooker Helper and WASD20's Rules School). I'm not sure precisely what reading difficulties you have, but the videos can help supplement the written rules.

And we have channels here for finding others to game with. The place to start with that is #find-a-game.

gentle hawk
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That's amazing. are Handbooker Helper, WASD20's Rules School on YouTube?

And as for finding the game, are people typically open to starting from scratch with someone online?

harsh fjord
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Yep, YouTube is the spot.

I don't think folks generally expect people to start from nothing. If you were playing with friends and learning together, that's one thing, but I think strangers have slightly higher expectations. Not to the point you need to memorize everything, but consider it courtesy to bring some understanding, rather than putting that 100% on the DM and other players.

gentle hawk
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Understood. I'll start with the youtube schools and learn what i can. Then at least i can come here with questions

harsh fjord
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Sounds like a plan!

ripe briar
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Do you need to buy anything to start dnd, I'm new but from what I can tell you can use digital dice and you only need the free rules. Is this correct. Is there a necessity to buy a starter set?

harsh fjord
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Nope, you can play for free. Think of it like the demo version.

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Then if you like it you can spend money for the full deal.

ripe briar
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Ok

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Alright sounds good thanks

timid locust
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You are correct! Technically all you need is a way to look at the result of dice, the free rules, and some buddies.

broken sedge
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how does one find someone to teach them?

fresh fable
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You look at the basic rules watch some videos then find a game to help you learn as you play

main fulcrum
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Maybe ask some questions along the way

timid locust
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Unfortunately, we receive dozens of new players in this server every day. It's simply too many people to be able to sit down and go through the whole set of rules with individually.

As recommended above, start off by reading on your own, and we'll be happy to help if you have any specific questions along the way!

vale socket
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Hi

rocky basalt
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Hey, I had a question about the spell of Thaumaturgy (hopefully this is the right channel). My DM ruled that if I were to cast Thaumaturgy, it would be very loud and extremely obvious, so I can't use it for helping Intimidation checks. The DM I have is new, and I'm currently trying to convince him that I could use Thaumaturgy in helping with Intimidation checks, but what do you think?

echo kelp
timid locust
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That being said, being loud and having the capability to access magic might be an intimidating thing by default! Try talking through the scene with them, and seeing if that helps your case.

echo kelp
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Yep - definitely worth a discussion with the DM.
But don't be sad if they just say "No" to it in that specific situation.

split sonnet
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Question about hp
Whenever your constitution mod changes, you add/subtract the difference from your max health
Let's say hypothetically you have 10 CON and for 4 levels straight you roll 1s
If something happens and you lose 3 points in CON and your mod goes from 0 to -2, you'll basically end up with less health than you started on?

rocky basalt
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I understand, I just wasn't sure if most DMs follow rules as written when it came to Thaumaturgy or not because I did see sources online saying that some DMs allow either to roll with Advantage or to add a d4 to the roll, but completely understandable if he disallows that, thanks for the advice!

timid locust
opaque forge
timid locust
wild onyx
main fulcrum
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Your hp does go up and down if your Con goes up and down though. For example unattuning to an amulet of health

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And isn't there a minimum 1?

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For leveling up hp

wild onyx
rocky basalt
split sonnet
quiet lagoon
split sonnet
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rip

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My bard played two sessions without knowing that Vicious Mockery also does disadvantage on attacks

quiet lagoon
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Will need to do some math tho on my hp as I rolled some dices and took AVG with the other

quiet lagoon
wild onyx
split sonnet
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good enough to kill several of them, like that one goblin that got critted and got 4+3 roll against him

fallen surge
quiet lagoon
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Now I have 77 hp without changing anything

split sonnet
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It rolled 1 on it and it was funnier

fallen surge
# split sonnet It rolled 1 on it and it was funnier

If that's how you enjoy running it in your home game, then by all means, have fun with it. I just wanted to point it out because this is the Newcomer's channel, so I want to make sure people that are just learning the game understand what is or is not part of the actual rules

fallen surge
quiet lagoon
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It still depends on the DM as every DM I played with had their own rules for some mechanics

quiet lagoon
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But it was level 6 or 8 iirc

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It was 8th level iirc

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No wait

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At 8th I took some into wisdom so that couldn't be at level 8

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I'm lost now

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But it'd probably be like a 4-6 hp difference

fallen surge
# quiet lagoon It still depends on the DM as every DM I played with had their own rules for som...

Well, yes some DM's will change the rules in their games, but for the sake of discussion in this server, we should assume that everyone is playing by the actual rules of the game. If we had to add a caveat of "unless your DM changed it" to everything we said, it would be impossible to have any conversations about the game or the rules, and we would not have any basis of shared understanding for which to have a discussion around. Discussions about changing the rules should be done in #homebrew

split sonnet
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What are the basic differences between different class spell lists?
Like, Wizards have the most variety and utility for their spells, what about the others?

main fulcrum
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A lot of it is theme

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So clerics have more healing and divine spells

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While druids have more nature and healing spells

regal swift
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👋

main fulcrum
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Wizards and sorcerers have more overlap but treat spells differently

split sonnet
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and iirc, sorcerers' spells are more straightforward and combat-focused

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and warlocks have eldritch blast

main fulcrum
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Wizards do have more utility compared to sorcerer

median pendant
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I need help making a character cuz I have -0% of an idea on how to do it

smoky adder
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What have you got so far? Where exactly are you stuck?

uncut patrol
echo kelp
still furnace
median pendant
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Two I already tried the internet

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It wasn’t useful

lyric fjord
median pendant
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I don’t I want to learn to play but everyone keeps redirecting me to the internet

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It’s kind of annoying

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😔

deft sigil